Maidstone travel guide
Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide
You're Going to Love Maidstone
With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Maidstone
Where to Eat in Maidstone
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.
When to visit Maidstone
How to Get to Maidstone
Plane
Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Maidstone to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 120 miles and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Maidstone
Where to stay in Maidstone
Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone
Most booked hotels in Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. Economy (Suzuki SX4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maidstone, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.